Making the Choice for Alcohol or Drug Treatment

The ultimate goal of the intervention process is to help the prospective client and family members remain focused on the recovery goal, while helping to minimize and resolve any feelings of betrayal, anger, fear and hopelessness.

When an individual is experiencing a life that is out of control due to drug or alcohol dependency, they are often not alone in their pain.

Oftentimes, the immediate family members, friends and co-workers are affected by the behavior associated with the out-of-control need for their drug of choice. Though many feel they can solve their addiction issues on their own; they may soon discover that becoming drug or alcohol free is beyond the scope of their physical and mental capabilities.

This is the time when the individual or a family member may be considering the services of professional alcohol or drug treatment. Finding a program that offers a staff of experienced professionals, as well as successful treatment modalities, may seem to be the first step toward achieving a successful recovery. In reality, the addict’s recognition of the problem, along with their achieving a desire for a life change is the first step. It’s this point where the individual and family is ready to seek a program that has earned the community’s recognition as a respected facility for drug and alcohol abuse treatment. For a successful resolution, one needs professionals who are committed to assisting each patient in achieving the sobriety that will return their life to mental and physical health, while assisting in restoring harmony and balance with their family members.

Oftentimes, a client suffering from the pain of substance abuse addiction is either unable to recognize their dilemma, or unwilling to go through the process of recovery treatment. Utilizing an intervention process that includes strategic cooperation between trained professionals and family members can help the client recognize the psychological and physical harm their addiction is causing themselves, personally, as well as the impact it may be having on all members of their family. The ultimate goal of the intervention process is to help the prospective client and family members remain focused on the recovery goal, while helping to minimize and resolve any feelings of betrayal, anger, fear and hopelessness.

Once the client has accepted the challenge of going through the rehabilitation process, the recovery team should include a group of experienced professionals and a host of outpatient and day treatment programs, including safe and effective detox assistance, individual and family therapy options, and much more. Working closely with the patient and their specific treatment needs, a customized treatment program can be expertly designed to help the patient reach their goal of physical and psychological health. With professional help, the patient can begin to enjoy a newfound life, free from the need to mask their vision with the blinding effects of debilitating drugs or alcohol.